Saint Paul Boat Launch

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Saint Paul Boat Launch, a public boat ramp, is located at 16642 E Riverside Drive in Castlewood. It's inside Saint Paul Park. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources looks after Saint Paul Boat Launch. Launching at Saint Paul Boat Launch is free. Kayaks and canoes can launch here too. The next public ramp is Steele Creek Park Boat Ramp in Bristol, about 23 miles away.

Launch details
Type	Kayak and canoe launch
Address	16642 E Riverside Drive St. Paul, VA 24283
Park	Saint Paul Park
Launch fee	free
Trailers	trailers allowed
Wheelchair	partly accessible
Managed by	Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

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Illustration: a public boat ramp with a floating dock on a wide river — Illustration of a typical boat ramp, not a photo of Saint Paul Boat Launch

Before you launch at Saint Paul Boat Launch

At Saint Paul Boat Launch, have the boat fully rigged before it's your turn on the ramp.
At Saint Paul Boat Launch you only need enough water to float the boat off, and the parking brake goes on every time.
When you come back to Saint Paul Boat Launch, winch the boat on instead of power loading, which keeps the end of the ramp intact.
When you leave Saint Paul Boat Launch, pull off any weeds and drain all water from the boat.

Before driving to Saint Paul Boat Launch, check closures with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR).

Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.

Small things for ramp day

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Where is Saint Paul Boat Launch?

The address is 16642 E Riverside Drive, St. Paul, VA 24283. The directions button above takes you to the map pin.

Is there a fee at Saint Paul Boat Launch?

According to the map data there is no fee at Saint Paul Boat Launch.

Can I launch a kayak at Saint Paul Boat Launch?

It's marked as kayak-friendly. Load at the side and leave the lane free.

Who manages Saint Paul Boat Launch?

Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, according to the map data. Contact them for closures, fees and rules.

Other launches near Castlewood

Steele Creek Park Boat Ramp Bristol, 23 mi
Garden Hole Access Clintwood, 25 mi
Wells Park Boat Ramp Bluff City, 30 mi
Warriors' Path State Park Boat Ramp Kingsport, 30 mi

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